Driller Assistant - Eastern Coring
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Boart Longyear
Wytheville, VA (In Person)
Full-Time
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CORING DRILLER ASSISTANT
—EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
Safety, Stability & Financial Security:
For over 135 years, Boart Longyear has helped people build safe, stable careers with the opportunity to support their families and plan for secure futures. Launch your skilled trade career with the crews trusted to take on the industry's toughest drilling jobs. If you thrive on hard work, open skies, and powerful equipment, this is your fast track to high earnings, valuable trade qualifications, and a team that feels like family. Why this Role Fits You Adventure + Stability- Work 14-20 days on, 7-10 days off—plenty of home time to hunt, fish, or wrench on your projects while banking serious overtime. Paid Training & Certifications
- From MSHA to First Aid, we cover the cost so you can level up fast without college debt. Progression Opportunities
- Clear growth path from Driller Assistant Driller Field Supervisor and more, with pay bumps at milestones. Gear Up on Us
- Company funded PPE and boot allowance
- Big Rig Brotherhood
- Small crews who look out for each other, coach rookies, and take pride in zero incident shifts.
- Adding/Removing rods to/from drill string. Sample Collection
- Ensure bags/cores are labeled correctly, are legible, kept in numeric order according to designated footages and closed securely.
- First year total comp typically $85k $97k with overtime, per diem & bonuses.
Company Overview:
About Boart Longyear Since 1890, Boart Longyear has led the way in drilling services, orebody knowledge technology, and productivity-driven equipment for mining and exploration. We support projects across copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and more—with additional work in energy, oil sands, and environmental sectors.What You'll Be Part Of:
Global Drilling Services:
At Boart Longyear Drilling Services, you'll join a world-leading provider of contract drilling solutions with a legacy of safe and reliable performance since 1890. Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities — including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground coring — for a diverse global customer base spanning copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium and other critical commodities. We are recognized for innovative solutions, technical expertise, and operational excellence in some of the most challenging environments worldwide, backed by deep investment in safety, people, and equipment.Our People & Values:
Great ideas come from diverse teams. We foster an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone is heard.Our vision:
lead the industry in safety, innovation, and productivity.Our values:
Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus, and Sustainability. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Learn more at boartlongyear.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter(X). Interested?at https:
//careers.boartlongyear.com/. Boart Longyear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate all applicants from all backgrounds; only those selected for interview will be contacted.Similar jobs in Wytheville, VA
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